Resources and Advocacy

Arizona Quality Child Care Organizations
Candelen
Child & Family Resources, Inc.  
Easter Seals Blake Foundation 
First Things First 
Quality First! Arizona’s Star Rating System 

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Brain Development
The First Five Years, Why It Matters - First Things First
Arizona’s School Readiness Framework - Arizona Dept. of Education
Kindergarten Readiness Indicators Checklist - Get Ready to Read!  
Parents as Teacher - StrongFamiliesAZ


Child Care Certification & Licensing
Arizona Department of Education 
Arizona Department of Economic Security  
Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Child Care Licensing (DHS) 
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​Child Growth & Development
Harvard Developing Child 
NAEYC for Families 
Zero to Three 

Community
Arizona Self Help 
Casa De Los Ninos 


Consumer Education
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC's Hotline at 1 (800) 638-2772.

Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov



​Expulsion Prevention
ADES Preventing and Reducing Suspension & Expulsions
Southwest Human Development Expulsion Prevention Resources 
Smart Support Mental Health Consultation for Providers


For Children with Special Needs
Early Intervention Program 0 – 3 years old - Arizona Dept. of Economic Security 
AZ Find/Child Find – 3 – 5 years old - Arizona Dept. of Education 
Traveling the Special Education Highway - Raising Special Kids
Autism Speaks 
Department of Justice: Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page 
Easter Seals – Make the First Five Count 
Exceptional Student Services (Arizona Department of Education)
Parent Information Network 

Health & Safety
American Academy of Pediatrics 
Nemours 
NHTSA Child Car Seat Safety 
Safe Kids USA 
 


Language and Literacy
Early Literacy Activity Guide for Families - ReadOn ARIZONA 
Family Resources - Make Way for Books
Just for Parents - Reading Rockets
Library Locator - Find Your Local Public Library


Military Child Care
Military Child Education Coalition 
Military Family Projects – Zero to Three  
Military OneSource 


Oral Health
The Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Oral Health identifies that "tooth decay remains one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood especially for Arizona children" (AZDHS, 2016).  It is critical for young children to brush and floss their teeth daily to ensure they have healthy teeth and gums. Children with tooth decay, cavities and/or other oral health issues are often in pain or suffering. Good oral health is  a very important factor in child's ability to be ready to learn.  



​Parenting
Strong Families AZ
Birth to Five Helpline
Reading Rockets 
Zero to Three  
text4baby.org 
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Reporting Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect
Arizona Department of Child Safety
State of Arizona Child Abuse Reporting Procedures


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Recursos de InformaciÓn en Español
Asistencia para la adopciÓn para ninos adoptados del Sistema de cuidado de crianza
CÓmo funciona el sistema de bienestar de menores
Colaborando con parientes para promover la reunificaciÓn
Factores de protecciÓn para una familia fuerte
Buscando a parientes biolÓgicos